not on

phrase

British, informal
1
: not acceptable or proper
Cheating old ladies out of their savings just isn't on.
2
: not possible
I'm afraid that scheme's just not on.

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The matter was not on the city’s agenda but was brought on as a walk-on item at the top of the meeting. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 Her focus is not on any one single country but on the protection of children throughout the world. — Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Whether a black hole appears dark or dazzling depends largely on how much gas and dust surrounds it, not on the black hole itself. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026 Note that the Username button will only appear on your primary mobile device, and not on the WhatsApp web or desktop app. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for not on

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Notomys
not on
not on any account
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“Not on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20on. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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